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FPS drop when aiming

Oct 26, 2013 Snake7561 link
Whenever a move my mouse, my FPS drastically drops, making the game unplayable as I can't aim at all. I've tried lowering the graphics settings, but that doesn't work. How can I fix this?
Oct 26, 2013 draugath link
Make sure that you've removed all plugins and verifiy this is still happening.
Oct 27, 2013 greenwall link
That's bizarre. I think the obvious question is is this recent or has it always been? And what changed between when it worked and when it didn't? Basic troubleshooting.
Oct 27, 2013 Snake7561 link
It's like a few weeks ago. Maybe something to do with an update? And I haven't installed any plugins since then, so yeah. However, I will try de-installing targetless, see if that helps.
Oct 28, 2013 abortretryfail link
It could also be some software that came with your mouse. Do you have any extra drivers or "game panel" things installed?
Oct 28, 2013 Snake7561 link
Nope.
Oct 28, 2013 Kierky link
Remove all your plugins, not just one. Just because a plugin hasn't changed, doesn't mean the game hasn't broken it, or made it very slow.

If it still happens with NO PLUGINS INSTALLED at all, then it's the game's bug.
If it doesn't, then it's likely a plugin, a matter of trial and error to find which one. In this case, it's up to the plugin developer or any coders to fix it.
Oct 29, 2013 Savet link
Try to fly so you don't have to move the mouse as much. Your mouse movement should be minimal, and your evasive maneuvers should bring them into your sights. Just think of this as incentive.
Oct 29, 2013 abortretryfail link
^ This actually makes you *really* easy to hit with flares. If your enemy catches on, they can use the leadoff to strafe you into a good position.
Oct 30, 2013 Savet link
There are techniques to minimize this, but you are right if people don't change up their strafes/rolls, or roll more than 25% in any given direction.